ProposalKit vs Bonsai: a lifetime-deal alternative for freelancers
Bonsai is an all-in-one suite for freelancers covering proposals, contracts, invoicing and more. This page is for freelancers and small agencies sending 2–20 proposals a month who already use other tools for invoicing and accounting, and only want proposals without another monthly subscription.
Where Bonsai shines
- One place for proposals, contracts, invoices and time tracking.
- Built specifically with freelancers in mind.
- Client portal features that connect the steps after a proposal is signed.
Where ProposalKit is different
ProposalKit does not do invoicing, accounting or time tracking for your work. If your invoicing already lives elsewhere, paying once for proposals alone can be simpler than a suite subscription.
- One-time $49 lifetime license at the launch price, available until November 30, 2026; the price goes up after that. No monthly fee.
- E-signature acceptance: the client types their name and consents, and ProposalKit records the time and IP address, then locks an immutable snapshot of what was accepted.
- 30 ready-made templates, from website redesigns to retainers.
- See when clients view the proposal, with each view timestamped in the activity log.
- Password-protected and expiring links, plus PDF downloads that match the client view.
- The app is available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
- No custom domain. Higher lifetime tiers get a custom proposal link on proposalkit.org instead.
- A free plan: 14 days with full features, then 3 proposals per month.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | ProposalKit | Bonsai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time $49 lifetime (launch price until Nov 30, 2026, then higher); free plan available | Subscription, typically billed monthly or yearly |
| E-signature / acceptance | Yes: typed-name acceptance with time, IP and a locked snapshot | Yes, for proposals and contracts |
| Templates | 30 ready-made templates | Proposal and contract templates |
| View tracking | Yes, client views with timestamps | See Bonsai's current plans |
| Custom domain | No custom domain (Tier 2/3 get a custom proposal link) | See Bonsai's current plans |
| Languages | English, Portuguese, Spanish | See Bonsai's current plans |
| Best for | Freelancers and small agencies sending 2–20 proposals a month | Freelancers who want one suite for the whole workflow |
Competitor details change; check Bonsai's own pricing and feature pages for current information.
Switching to ProposalKit
- Sign up free with your email; your 14-day full-feature trial starts right away.
- Pick one of the 30 templates, or draft one in the free proposal generator and open it in ProposalKit.
- Adjust scope and prices, then send your client the link.
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